species 41,196 observations
Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum
Field notes
Supports All
65
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Painted Lady, American Lady, Mylitta Crescent, Artichoke Plume Moth
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
House Finch, Plum-thistle Aphid, Black Bean Aphid, Forked Globetail
12
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Checkerspot, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Umber Skipper, Spotted Cucumber Beetle
49
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.